Spanish Cultural Trivia

History When did Spaniards arrive in Mexico? 1519 During what centuries did Los Reyes Católicos rule? Late 15th and early 16th centuries Of what country was Panamá formerly a part? Colombia What is the name of the institution that persecuted Jews & The Spanish Inquisition Moslems in Spain? In what year did the last Spanish Civil War begin? 1936 At what port did Cortés arrive? Veracruz Simón Bolivar fought for the independence of which five Colombia, Venezuela, countries? Perú, Ecuador & Bolivia What parade has taken place in New York every year since Desfile Puertorriqueño 1951? What set fire on his ships after promising never to return to Hernán Cortés Spain? When did the French defeat the Mexican army? 1863 Why do many southwestern cities in the U.S. have Spanish They were a part of names like Amarillo, El Paso, San Diego? Mexico Who was the general who was the dictator in Spain after the Francisco Franco Civil War? Which Carthaginian general used Spain as a base to attack Hannibal the Romans? What was Juan Perón’s first wife’s name? Eva/Evita

What Landmarks can you see in Teotihuacán? The pyramids of the Sun and the Moom What Spanish group of people is believed to be descended The Basques from the ancient Ibereians? Who led the northern revolutionary troops in the Mexican Pancho Villa Civil War? When did Spain join the European Union? In 1992 When were the murallas (walls) of Ávila in Spain built? The 11th century When was the dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz? 1876-1911 When do Mexicans celebrate the anniversary of the battle of May 5th Puebla? What were the two Indian tribes that Columbus and other Arawaks and Caribes explorers encountered in the Caribbean islands? What famous explorer founded San Juan? Juan Ponce de León In what century did the Moors take over southern Spain? The 8th century What was the original name of the city of San Juan? Puerto Rico What Spanish conquistador founded Cali, Colombia? Sebastián de Belalcázar What main avenue in Mexico was built by Maximilian? Paseo de la Reforma What city was founded in 1706 in New Mexico as a Spanish Albuquerque faming community? What century life style is shown in las Meninas? The 17th Century What percentage of its territory did Mexico lose after the More than 50% Mexican-American war? Who was the president of Mexico during the revolution of Porfirio Díaz 1910? What was the name of the white-skinned Aztec god? Quetzalcóatl What famous Argentinean general fought for independence San Martín in South America? What revolutionary leader promoted the Mexican silk Miguel Hidalgo industry? What are the dates of both Mexican Independence Days? September 15th and 16th What two animals appear on the Mexican flag? The eagle and serpent Who ruled Spain after the death of Franco? The King Juan Carlos I When did Francisco Pizarro arrive in Perú? 1524 What Mexican president nationalized the oil industry? Lázaro Cárdenas Who founded the Borbón dynasty in Spain? Felipe V Which king had the Escorial built? Felipe II What treaty was signed by the United States and Mexico The Treaty of Guadalupe after the Mexican-American war? Hidalgo What sickly child grew to be a conqueror of Mexico? Hernán Cortés Who was the daughter of king Fernando and queen Isabel? Juana “la Loca” What ancient tribe of Mexico carved large stone heads? Olmecs Where was the first book printed in the Western Mexico City hemisphere? When was the University of Salamanca founded? The XIII century When were the pyramids and temples of the Aztecs built? Between the years of 300 and 650 What happened in Mexico after the Batalla de Cisteros? Another civil war started How did Maximilian die? executed by a firing squad Which Indian tribe in Mexico had Tula as their capital? Toltecs What country was founded by Juan Pablo Duarte in 1844? the Dominican Republic What was the name of the Mexican Indian who saw the Juan Diego Virgin? What country destroyed the Spanish Armada? England When did Belize win its independence? 1981 Who was the President of Mexico by year 2002? Vicente Fox What natural disaster destroyed a vast part of Central Huracán (hurricane) Mitch America in 1998? When was the Panama Canal inaugurated? 1914 When was the Nuevo Peso created in Mexico? 1991 What Mexican president was a Zapotec Indian? Benito Juárez Who were the rulers who managed to expel the Moors from Los Reyes Católicos Spain? Fernando e Isabel For which king did Columbus claim the New World? Fernando What group of people were the first to use arches in the Moors architecture? Name Columbus’ three ships. La Niña, la Pinta, and la Santa María What was Maximlian’s nationality? Austrian In the Spanish American war, Spain lost which three Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the countries? Phillipines Where did Simón Bolivar die? in Santa María, Colombia When was El Cid Campeador national Spanish hero born? around 1043 When was the Tratado de Libre Comercio of Mexico, 1994 Canada, and the United States signed? Who were Spain’s moriscos? Moslems converted to Christianity Which Spanish explorer conquered the Incan Empire? Francisco Pizzaro What does “pre-Columbian” mean? before Columbus’ arrival in the New World Tikal is the ancient city built by what group of people? the Mayans During what century was the Mexican-American war? the 19th century Who were the Olmecs? an Indian tribe in Mexico What city in Central America was leveled by an earthquake Guatemala City in 1773? In what year did Puerto Ricans become citizens of the in 1917 United States? When was the metro of Mexico inaugurated? 1970 When did president Ernesto Zedillo take office? 1994 Geography What is the name of the highway that runs through North The Pan American and South America? Highway In which Mexican state is Chichén Itzá? Yucatán In what country does the Amazon river begin? Perú What is the largest fresh-water lake in South America? Lake Titicaca What is the highest mountain peak in Mexico? The Pico de Orizaba What is the capital of Argentina? Buenos Aires What is the highest capital city in the world? La Paz, Bolivia What is one of the Seven Wonders of the world located in The waterfalls of Iguazú South America? What is the second largest city in Mexico? Guadalajara What percentage of Colombian territory has not been 55% populated? What strait is located between Spain and Morocco? Gibraltar Where is the most famous Roman aqueduct in Spain? Segovia What is unique about the gardens of Xochimilco? They float What Mexican city is most famous for its sweets? Celaya What is the river that forms part of the border of Mexico The Río Grande and the United States? What is Belize’s former name? British Honduras Asunción is the capital city of which nation? Paraguay What is the Mar del Plata in Argentina famous for? It is a resort in the Atlantic Ocean What countries share the waterfalls of Iguazú? Paraguay, Argentina, & Brazil What rivers are a natural border between Paraguay and Paraguay and Paraná Argentina? Which ocean borders Uruguay? Atlantic Near what large Mexican city is Lake Chapala? Guadalajara What is the longest river in Spain? Ebro What small river runs through Madrid? The Manzanares What is another name for the Río Bravo? Río Grande Which sea borders Spain? The Mediterranean Whre is the tourist attraction Punta del Este? Uruguay Where is the tropical forest El Yunque located? In Puerto Rico Where are the ruins of the Mayan cities of Chichén Itzá and Península de Yucatán Uxmal? What are the longest rivers in Colombia? Magdalena and Cauca In what country is the lost city of Machu Picchu? Perú Which country shares the Iberian peninsula with Spain? Portugal Name one of Mexico’s three mountain ranges? Sierra Madre del Sur, Sierra Madre Oriental, Sierra Madre Occidental What is the capital of Colombia? Bogotá What mountain range stretches along the west coast of The Andes South America? What is the capital of Paraguay? Asunción Where is the Irazú volcano? In Costa Rica Which is the highest navigable lake in the world? Lake Titicaca What is the capital of Honduras? Tegucigalpa What are the names of the mountain ranges that cross Cordilleras Oriental, Colombia? Occidental and Central What is the Spanish archipiélago to the southwest of Spain? The Canary Islands What is the largest port in Spain? Barcelona The city of Granada houses which Moorish fortress? The Alhambra What is the national emblem of Guatemala? The quetzal bird What is the most important archaeological place in Copán Honduras? Where is Volcán Puracé? In Colombia Lake Titicaca is located between which two South Bolivia and Perú American countries? What is the largest river in Venezuela? Orinoco Where is the widest avenue in the world? Buenos Aires, Argentina San Juan is the capital of which Caribbean country? Puerto Rico What is the largest city in the Western Hemisphere? Mexico City What is the body of water between Baja California and The Gulf of California Mexican mainland? Quito is the capital of which South American country? Ecuador What metal is mined near Taxco? Silver What is the capital of Perú? Lima Which is the smallest country in Central America? El Salvador What is another name for the gulf of Maracaibo in Coquibacoa Venezuela? What makes Isla Kalahuta in Boliva a famous place? its stone tombs What Spanish name does the capital of Haití have? Puerto Príncipe What is the name of the rainforest plateau that covers one the Petén third of Guatemala? What is the largest city in Spain? Madrid What is the largest country in Central America? Nicaragua Near what U.S. city is Ciudad Juárez located? El Paso What are the grasslands of Argentina called? Pampas Which peninsula did the Mayan inhabit? Yucatán Which lake holds the only fresh water shark in the world? Lake Nicaragua Which two oceans are connected by the Panama Canal? Pacific and Atlantic Which are the highest waterfalls in the world? Salto del Angel in Venezuela (3.212 feet) Where in Spain is the city of Huelva located? in the Southwest What is the capital of Costa Rica? San José On which continent is Spain located? Europe In what sea is Cuba located? Caribbean What countries border Mexico? United States, Guatemala, Belize In what Mexican resort town would you be able to see Acapulco spectacular cliff divers? Name the mountain range that divides France and Spain. the Pyranees Where are the Galapagos islands? Ecuador Where do Kuna Indians live? in Panama Which park in El Salvador holds more than 400 different Parque El Imposible kinds of trees? Which countries border Nicaragua? Honduras and Costa Rica Where in Spain is Kilómetro cero? in Madrid In which country would you find the Atacama desert? Chile What South American country is famous for gauchos? Argentina In which North American city is Chapultepec Park? Mexico City Which South American countries have no outlet to the sea? Bolivia and Paraguay Which region in Spain is known as the land of flowers? Valencia Which volcano is considered the highest active volcano in Cotopaxi (19.340 ft) the world today? If you go on vacation to Puerto Plata or La Romana República Dominicana beaches, where in the Caribbean are you going? What is the second largest city in Venezuela? Maracaibo What common features do Mazatlán, Acapulco, and Puerto They are all resorts by the Vallarta share? Pacific coast of Mexico. In which Spanish region is the city of Toledo? New Castile IN what country are the caves of Altamira located? Spain What is the largest river in South America? Amazon In which city is the Prado museum located? Madrid What four states of the U.S. border Mexico? Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California What is the capital of the state of Yucatan, Mexico? Mérida What was the capital of the Incan empire in Perú? Cuzco Which country in Central America is called the land of lakes Nicaragua and volcanoes? What percentage of the total population of the Dominican 50% Republic live in its capital, Santo Domingo? Where do Tarahumas Indians live? Sierra Madre Occidental in Mexico Famous People What was the profession of Cantinflas? Mexican comedian What famous Spanish writer was born in Granada, Spain? Federico García Lorca When was Ricky Martin born? In 1971 Where is the romantic singer Luis Miguel from? Mexico Who is the famous politician, actor, and musician from Rubén Blades Panamá? What was the prominent 20th century Spanish writer who García Lorca was shot during the Civil War? What Mexican-American led migrant workers to better César Chávez conditions through the United Farm Workers? How did Roberto Clemente die? In a plane crash When and where was the popular Hispanic actor Edward Los Angeles, 1947 James Olmos born? Which Hispanic golfer became one of the greater players in Lee Treviño golf history? What famous painter lived in Toledo, Spain? El Greco Where is the famous writer Elena Poniatowska from? Mexico Who is the writer, sculptor, and Catholic priest from Ernesto Cardenal Nicaragua that has written more than 35 books? Which dictator from Panamá was brought up on extradition General Manuel Noriega charges and judged in the USA? Who was the king of Spain after Franco? Juan Carlos Who is the national hero of Spain? El Cid What famous painter is considered French and Spanish? Pablo Picasso Who was the first rookie in Dodger history to start on Mexican Fernando opening day? Valenzuela Who is Gloria Estefan’s husband? Emilio Estefan Who was the dictator of Spain during World War II? Franciso Franco Who was the first Latin American woman poet to win the Gabriela Mistral Nobel Prize? What female Hispanic singer won a Grammy in 1990? Celia Cruz What scientist from Venezuela received the Nobel Prize for Baruj Benacerraf medicine? What Hispanic writer won the Nobel Prize for Literature in Gabriel García Márquez 1982? (Colombia) Who led the Zapatistas in the Mexican Civil War? Emiliano Zapata Who painted the horros of the Spanish Civil War in the Pablo Picasso famous mural “Guernica”? During what century did St. Theresa of Avila live? The 16th century Which two Hispanic singers got married to the music Mariah Carey and Thalía industry tycoon Toomy Motola? Which Hispanic lawyer was appointed by Clinton as a U.S. Federico Peña Secretary of Transportation? Who was the only full-blooded Indian to rule Mexico? Benito Juárez

Who were los Niños Héroes? The six boys who jumped off the cliff at the military academy during the Mexican-American war What important scientist did research on Galapagos Islands? Charles Darwin Who was the first female Hispanic astronaut? Ellen Ochoa When and where was baseball player Sammy Sossa born? Dominican Republic 1968 Which Spanish musician was a virtuoso playing the cello? Pablo Casals What did Franco Nuñez de Balboa discover? The Pacific Ocean La Mancha is home to what fictional characters? Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Where was social activist Cesar Chavez born? On a small farm near Yuna, Arizona In 2002 two young South Americans competed and excelled Rubens Barichello from in the demanding Formula One World Championship. Who Brazil (second) and Juan were they and what position did they finish? Pablo Montoya from Colombia (third) Who was the Venezuelan liberator of five south American Simón Bolivar countries? What was the profession of Joan Miró? Painter Which famous American visited Cuba very frequently? Ernest Hemingway Who was the first Hispanic astronaut who flew in a space The Peruvian Franklin shuttle? Chang Diaz Who is one of the most famous singers from the Dominican Juan Luis Guerra Republic to “internationalize” meringue? Who was Miguel Angel Asturias? An important writer form Guatemala who received the Nobel Prize in 1967 Who is the Patron Saint of Madrid? San Isidro From whom do Nicaragua’s Sandinistas take their name? César Augusto Sandino What famous Colombian doctor is doing research for NASA Doctor Rodolfo Llinás on the mysteries of the human brain? What Hispanic actor received the Best Actor Award from Raúl Julia the National Board Review for his role in “Kiss of the Spider Woman”? What famous Puerto Rican female actress played in West Rita Moreno Side Story? Who was Roberto Clemente? a baseball player Who were Gaspar, Melchor, and Baltasar? the Three Wise Kings Which Hispanic President won the Nobel Peace Prize in Oscar Arias (Costa Rica) 1987? Where was the famous Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes born? in Washington Where is baseball player Orlando Rentería from? Colombia What is the name of a famous North American bullfighter? John Fulton Who is the spirit of the river who is always mourning the La Llorona death of her children? Who was the first Prime Minister under Juan Carlos in Adolfo Suárez González Spain? Which Hispanic was elected as U.S. Surgeon General in Doctor Antonia Novello 1989? Which New Yorker from a Puerto Rican family became a Tito Puente famous percussionist? Who is the well-known blind singer from Puerto Rico? José Feliciano What was Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar’s nickname? El Cid Where is the famous singer Thalia from? Mexico Which Puerto Rican baseball player was elected to the Hall Roberto Clemente of Fame of 1972? Where is the tennis player Arantxa Sánchez Vicario from? Spain Which South American soccer player was called “The Pelé King”? Who was the ruler of the Aztecs? Cuauhtemoc What is Zorro’s secret identity? Don Diego Where was Plácido Domingo born? Madrid What is the name of the skillful Colombia player who wore Carlos Valderrama a blond afro? What nationality was Ferdinand Magallan? Portuguese What do Orozco, Siquieros, and Rivera have in common? they were all Mexican muralists Where was the pop singer Shakira born? in Barranquilla, Colombia (1977) Where was the poet José Martí from? Cuba Which famous female singer started with the Miami Sound Gloria Estefan Machine? Who was the Aztec emperor when Cortés conquered Moctezuma II Mexico? Where was the popular singer Gloria Trevi born? In Mexico How did Pancho Villa die? in an ambush What famous Hispanic man has reached fame and fortune in Oscar de la Renta the fashion industry? What Mexican actor starred in the ABC series “Fantasy Ricardo Montalbán Island”? What Nicaraguan leader was overthrown by the Sandinista Anastasio Somoza National Liberation Front in 1979? What Mexican artist painted murals in Detroit, New York, Diego Rivera and San Francisco? Julio Iglesias, the famous Spanish singer, has a son who is Enrique also a singer. What is his name? Which Mexican female painter was the wife of Diego Frida Kahlo Rivera? Who wrote “The House of the Spirits”? Isabel Allende (Chile) What nationality was José de la Borda, the man who created French a silver empire in the 18th century? What famous Argentinean writer was almost blind? Jorge Luis Borges Who invented mole poblano? a nun What Hispanic man has had different news programs on Geraldo Rivera national television? Which famous Bolivian educator is depicted in the 1988 Jaime Escalante film “Stand and Deliver”? Who is Andrés Segovia? a famous guitar player from Spain Where was Gabriela Mistral from? Chile Where was the Hispanic boxer Oscar de la Hoya born? in Los Angeles, California Which Spanish movie director won an Oscar for the movie Pedro Almodóvar “All about my mother”? Where was the famous baseball player Fernando Valenzuela in Mexico born? Who was la Malinche? an Indian princess given to Cortés who also served as his translator Where was Rubén Darío from? Nicaragua What Cuban writer wrote “Mambo King Play Songs of Oscar Hijuelos Love”? Where was the famous actor Anthony Quinn born? Chihuahua, Mexico What famous Colombian artist has had his obese sculptures Fernando Botero exhibited in places like Champs Elysses in Paris and Fifth Avenue in New York? Food & Drink What is the word for sandwich in Mexico and Spain? Torta in Mexico and bocadillo in Spain What is gambas in Spain? Camarones (shrimps) What are the ingredients of ají de gallina? Chicken and almonds What is the unusual ingredient in the sauce of mole Chocolate poblano? What is the most common type of oil used in Spanish Olive oil cooking? When are marzipan animals sold? Christmas, Easter, and other festivals What is menudo? Giblets, tripe soup When do many Hispanic people eat a Roscón de Reyes? January 6 Where did paella become a specialty? Valencia, Spain What is the meat used for “tacos al pastor” in Mexico? Pork roast What is a barbecue called in Argentina? Parrillada From what ingredient are the candies “yemas” made? Egg yolks What is the flavor of “alioli” sauce? Garlic What are the two main ingredients of “arroz con pollo”? Rice and chicken What drink is often served with “churros”? Hot chocolate What are “tapas”? Appetizers In Spain a “tinto” is red wine. What is “tinto” in Colombia? A small cup of expresso coffee What is a “guanábana”? A tropical fruit What is ice cream called in Mexico? Nieve (snow) Where does the word barbecue come from? Barbacoa (Caribbean Indians) What are the main ingredients of a tortilla Española? Eggs and potatoes What is a tortilla Española? Potato omelet What would you buy at a lechería? Dairy products What food product is a major commodity in Argentina? Beef What type of soup do Spanish people attribute to healing Garlic soup powers? What is agua de Jamaica made from? A special kind of hibiscus blossoms What is the name of an egg custard of Mexico and Spain? Flan What is a “riojano”? Wine from the area of “La Rioja”, Spain What is a banana called in Mexico? Plátano What is the Mexican version of fried “eggs sunny side up”? Huevos estrellados What are boquerones in Spain? Small sardines served as tapas What is the main ingredient of guacamole? Avocado What spice is used in Spanish hot chocolate? Cinnamon What is the name of the Mexican candy made from white Camotes (de Puebla) sweet potato? What are the two main staples of the Mexican diet? Corn and beans How much pork do the best types of Spanish chorizo have? As much as 95% What is a typical dish in Guatemala to celebrate Christmas Stuffed Turkey and New Year? What are sweet potatoes called in Mexico? Camotes Where is Ají de gallina from? Perú What is the main ingredient in the soup “pozole”? Corn What is ceviche? Raw fish or shrimps marinated in lime sauce When do you say “Buen provecho”? Mealtime What is the equivalent of tortillas in Colombia? Arepas What is a paella? A rice dish with chicken and shellfish What is gazpacho? A cold vegetable soup from Andalucía What is a manchego? A famous Spanish cheese from the region known as La Mancha What do people call fast food in Hispanic countries? comida chatarra What city is known as “Green Chile” capital of the world? Hatch, New Mexico Where does the word chocolate come from? Nahuatl (indigenous Mexican language) What is gaseosa? a soft drink From what nut is the drink horchata made? almonds or ground melon seeds In what were tamales wrapped? Corn or banana leaves What would you buy in a Puerto Rican botánica? herbs and cures What is turrón? nougat What country is the second exporter of coffee in the world? Colombia What is the main ingredient of a paella marinera? seafood What does the word ixim mean in many Mayan languages? corn Who first introduced the olive to Spain? the Phoenicians What is pepita? pumpkin seed What part of the pumpkin has been used since Pre- the seeds Columbian times as a base for sauces? What part of the egg is the yema? yolk What is used as a topping for flan? a caramel sauce Where is Arepa de Huevo a culinary tradition? Venezuela Where are there fights with tomatoes every year? Festival de la Tomatina in Buñol, Spain If you order a churrasco in Argentina, what would you be a steak served? What are chicharrones? fried pork skins When would a person eat a merienda? in the afternoon What are nopales? an edible cactus used in salads and as a hot vegetable What is sold at a pastelería? fancy cakes and sweets Where is jamón serrano from? Spain Where is the largest enchilada made every first weekend in Las Cruces, New Mexico October? What is the name for small black beans in Venezuela? caraotas What country has the highest percentage of beef intake per Uruguay (80 kilograms capita in the world? per capita) What is the fabada? bean soup with pork, ham, and sausage What is the main ingredient of the drink atole? corn Why is no meat served on Fridays of Lent in many Hispanic Catholic custom countries? Who founded Mexico’s first vineyard? Hernán Cortés What is zarzuela? a spicy shellfish stew If you order pulpo in a Hispanic restaurant, what would you octopus be served? Sports & Arts What nun is colonial Mexico’s best remembered poet? Juana Inés de la Cruz Who had Mexico City’s Palacio de Bellas Artes built? Porfirio Díaz What hand instrument accompanies many Spanish dances? Castañuelas

What is Spain’s most famous soccer team? Real Madrid Who wrote the novel “Cien años de soledad”? Gabriel García Márquez Who developed a style of painting known as “Cubismo”? Pablo Picasso How many gold pieces are exhibited in the Museum of Gold 30,000 in Bogotá? What museum has the biggest collection of gold artifacts in Museo del Oro in Bogotá the world? When did Pablo Neruda receive the Nobel? 1971 What Mexican muralist made a famous mural in Diego Rivera Philadelphia? What game is played on a court called a “frontón”? Jai alai What is another name for the sport jai alai? Pelota Vasca What Hispanic was nicknamed “mano de roca” (hand of Roberto Durán rock)? What object do Indians in Mexico make to protect their Ojo de Dios (God’s Eye) homes? What was Don Quixote’s name for Aldonza? Dulcinea Who is the only South American who has won La Vuelta de Luis (Lucho) Herrera España? (Colombia) For what big league team did Orlando Hernánde “The New York Yankees Duke” play in 1999 and 2000? Who is Ecuador’s most famous artist? Oswaldo Guayasamín Who was Vicente Huidrobo? A famous poet from Chile Who received the award as the Rookie of the Year in Juan Pablo Montoya from formula one in 2001? Colombia What color is the famous pottery from Oaxaca? Black What is the most famous museum in Spain? El Prado What is the home stadium of the Spanish soccer team Real Santiago Bernabeu Madrid? In what country did guitars originate? Spain What is a tuna? A group of musicians who wear medieval costumes What is Milonga? A rhythm similar to tango In what sport has the Argentinean Gabriela Sabatini Tennis succeeded? Where is Feria Artesanal de Barranquitas celebrated every Puerto Rico year? What was Rubén Daríos first work? Azul Who was the coach of the soccer team of Ecuador in 2002? Francisco Maturana Who wears an outfit called “suit of lights”? A matador What is a fandango? A type of Spanish dance What is the profession of Jesulín de Urique? Bullfighter What lures most sportsmen to Costa Rica? Fishing What is the song “Adelita” about? Women from Mexican revolution Which South American soccer player has the nickname of Diego Maradona “El Pelusa”? (Argentina) Who painted the famous masterwork Las Meninas? Diego Velásquez What are moai? The gigantic sculptures found on Easter Island in Chile Where was the fortress known as El Morro built? San Juan, Puerto Rico Who won the South American Soccer Cup in 2002? Colombia Who was the Spanish writer who wrote “Platero y yo” and Juan Ramón Jiménez won the Nobel Prize in 1956? What famous piece of Iberian sculpture is found in Madrid’s La Dama de Elche Prado museum? What style of architecture do you find in southern Spain? Arabic or Moorish What country was the site of the soccer World Cup in 1970 Mexico and 1986? What style of painting is Dalí famous for? Surrealism Which South American formula One racer won several Juan Manuel Fangio world championships? (Argentina) What Hispanic car racer is competing with excellence in Juan Pablo Montoya Formula 1? (Colombia) Who was Amado Nervo? A modernist Mexican poet What was Sor Juana Inéd the famous Mexican writer’s real Inés de Asbaje y Ramírez name? Who is Pedro “El Perico” Delgado? A Spanish cyclist What is the most popular sport in Mexico? soccer Who was the court painter for Felipe II? Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Velásquez Where World you find the ancient paintings in Altamira, in a cave Spain? What artist is famous for his painting of Toledo? El Greco During which century did Picasso paint most of his work? 20th Where is the soccer team “Las Chivas Rayadas” from? Mexico What Spanish cyclist won the “Tour de France” five times? Miguel Induráin When did the Mexican intellectual José Vanconcelos live? 1882-1959 How did the famous Argentinean poet Alfonsina Storni die? she committed suicide once she was told she had cancer Where are the lines of Nazca? Perú What is the guapango? a huastec (Mexican- Indian) dance or song In what year was the world soccer championship in Spain? 1982 In what year were the Olympic games held in Mexico City? 1968 Where did Tango originate? Argentina What is a southwestern bulto? a religious carving in wood What sports are practiced in National Park of Villarica in skiing and snowboarding Chile? Which famous Spanish golf player is known as “el niño”? Sergio García Who painted Emiliano Zapata and his horse in a famous Diego Rivera mural in Cuernavaca? What are the lines of Nazca? gigantic mysterious lines carved on the Nazca desert in Perú Which Hispanic received honors from President Reagan’s Luis Valdez (playwright) Committed on the Arts and Humanities in 1983? What Hispanic writer is considered the greatest master of a Rubén Darío (Nicaragua) poetic movement known as modernismo? Who was the famous Spanish author of the book Niebla? Miguel de Unamuno Who was Luis Buñuel? a Spanish film director What is the fastest-moving sport in the world? jai alai What is the bullfighter’s greatest honor? to receive both ears and the tail of the bull Who wrote the famous novel “Como Agua para Laura Esquivel (Mexico) Chocolate”? In what years did Uruguay win the Soccer World Cup? in 1930/1950 Which Mexican muralist painted the famous mural “Marcha David Alfaro Siqueiros de la humanidad” and spent four years to complete it? Which South American soccer team participated in the Ecuador World Cup for the first time in 2002? Who wrote “House on Mango Street”? Sandra Cisneros What is a charreada? rodeo What is depicted in Diego Rivera’s mural in the National Mexican history Palace? Why was Cervantes known as el Manco de Lepanto? because he lost an arm in the battle of Lepanto Who painted El Entierro del Conde de Orgaz? El Greco Who is Maribel Atienza? a famous female bullfighter from Spain Which country hosted the first Soccer World Cup? Uruguay (1930) When does the famous Dominican Republic “El Carnaval” in February or March take place? Which Mexican artist painted a mural in Dartmouth College Juan Clemente Osorio in New Hampshire? What monument can you find in front of the cathedral of monument of Cristobal Santo Domingo in Dominican Republic? Colón Who was the first tennis player of South America ever to Pancho Segura from win one of the world major men’s single titles? Ecuador What Pre-Columbian relic is the most-visited exhibit at the the Aztec calendar Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City? What is teatro de marionetas? puppet theatre What was the Football War? 1969 conflict between El Salvador and Honduras ignited by hotly contested soccer matches What is La Vuelta en España? the most important bicycle race in Spain Where is merengue music from? Dominican Republic Where is the Festival of Teatro Cervantino celebrated every In Guanajuato, Mexico year? What was the total Hispanic population in the USA by 33 million 2000? Where was Pablo Neruda from? Chile Where was the painter Oswaldo Guayasamín from? Ecuador In what sport did the Dominican Mary Joe Fernández excel? tennis Life The bear and the tee are the symbols of what Spanish city? Madrid What is the term for a person of Mexican origin who is born Chicano (a) in the United States? During which month is the day of the Dead celebrated? November In Spain, what is June 24 referred to as? Noche de San Juan What does the green stand for in the Mexican flag? Independence Which Hispanic country has the largest Protestant Mexico population? What is the currency of Panama? El Balboa Where is the musical rhythm called “La cumbia” from? Colombia Where is Joropo danced? In Venezuela Which Hispanic country abolished the army? Costa Rica How do you say “I am cold” in Quechua language? Achachay What is sung on a person’s birthday in Mexico? Las Mañanitas What is the general name of a place where fish is sold? Pescadería What do you call a soap opera in Spanish? A telenovela What does it mean when Hispanics tap their elbows with They are indicating that their hands? someone is stingy What are the colors in Bolivia’s flag? Red, yellow, and green Which language is closer to Spanish in many aspects? Portuguese From which Mexican town did Father Miguel Hidalgo Y Querétaro Costilla issue his grito of revolt? What is Cueca? A folkloric dance from Chile When did Child start its wine industry? XVI century What is the season in Argentina in December? Summer What is the religious affiliation of most Hispanic people? Catholic What is the national airline of Spain? Iberia El Bachillerato Clásico is a system of education comparable High School to what institution in America? Where is Festival Internacional de Poesía held? Medellín, Colombia What are the colors in Colombia’s flag? Yellow, blue, and red People from Puerto Rico are North American citizens but Vote in presidential are not allowed to do what? elections What percentage of people in Argentina is of European 85% blood? What is the name of the oldest airline company in Avianca Colombia? What is the AVA in Spain? High speed train system Guagua is the name given to buses in Cuba and Puerto Rico. An animal What is a guagua in Colombia? Why do some Spanish people eat 12 grapes at midnight on For good luck New Year’s Eve?

What is a quinceañera party? A party to celebrate the 15th birthday of women What are “tertulias”? Afternoon discussions at a local café What is the Spanish word for a spoken compliment to Piropo women? What does the white stand for in the Mexican flag? Religion What does Panamá mean? Place of lots of fish What has been the most devastating earthquake ever The earthquake of Chile recorded? on May 22, 1960 (9.5 Richter) Where do people listen to and dance Vallenato music? On the Atlantic coast of Colombia Where do people use “totora reed” boats? In Suriqui Island in Bolivia What does the acronym TFI stand for? Tropical Forestry Initiative (it takes care of forests in Costa Rica) What is La Noche Vieja? New Year’s Eve What is RENFE in Spain? The Spanish railroad system What do you add to the end of a Spanish noun to show Ito or ita friendliness or affection? What South American dictator was imprisoned in Europe? General Pinochet (Chile) When would you be able to see a Passion Play in Mexico? During Holy Week What is known as the “Inti Raymi” festival? The festival of sun in Perú What is the national flower of Colombia? Orchid What is the nickname given to people from Costa Rica? Ticos What is the biggest Mayan city known as of today? Tikal (in Guatemala) What festival is celebrated in Pamplona, Spain in July? the running of the bulls What are the colors of the Argentinean flag? light blue and white When is the Holy Week celebrated in Spain? the week before Easter What does a Guatemalan refer to with the word patojo? a young kid What vegetables are carved and judged at a festival in radishes Oaxaca? During which month is the Day of the Dead celebrated? November What would you buy in a panadería? bread Which African country has Spanish as an official language? Equatorial Guinea Which country in South America is the first exporter of Bolivia aluminum to the world? What is the name of the most famous festival in Bolivia? la Diablada What languages are spoken in Bolivia? Spanish, Aimará, Quechua What is El Escorial? a palace and monastery El Día de los Santos Inocentes is equivalent to what April Fools Day American Day? What animal is a symbol of good luck to the Mexicans? the pig How do Mexicans call a blond person? güero(a) How long is a member of the Spanish parliament in office? four years Where is Malapé danced? Pacific coast of Colombia According to the Guinness record, which is the longest word superextraordinarísimo in Spanish? (the most superextraordinary) Which is the biggest university in Madrid? Universidad Complutense (more than 120.000 students) What religious holiday is celebrated in Mexico on Día de la Virgen de December 12? Guadalupe What can you watch in Guerrero Negro, Baja California whales during some months? What is a meztizo? a person with Spanish and Indian blood What was the Quiché Indians’ famous literary work? Popul Vuh What is a charro? a Mexican cowboy How do Venezuelans call a blond person? catiro(a) How many days do posadas last? nine When is Día de los Reyes Magos celebrated in Hispanic January 6 countries? What city in Colombia has the most modern transportation Medellín (el Metro) system in South America? What is the name given to the neighborhood in Miami Pequeña Habana where most businesses belong to Cuban immigrants? Where in South America is Guaraní spoken? Paraguay What is the equivalent of “Kick the bucket” in Spanish”? Estirar la pata What is a zócalo? the central plaza in a Mexican city What is a parador? a castle converted into a hotel What miniature dog originated in Mexico? the Chihuahua When in December do Las Posadas begin? December 16 According to a Spanish saying, if you keep your mouth shut, flies what cannot enter? What is the name of a guitar-like musical instrument made charango with the back of an armadillo? What is the nickname given to the residents of Buenos Porteños Aires, Argentina? Name two states with more than one million Hispanic California, Texas, Florida, inhabitants. Illinois How long is the celebration of San Fermín in Spain? one week (July 7-14) What male Colombian singer received two Latino Grammys Carlos Vives in 2002? What is the role of the curandera? to heal people with herbs and plants What is the name in Spanish of the poinsettia? Flor de Nochebuena What is El Rastro? a flea market in Madrid Which Spanish-speaking country has the largest Jewish Argentina population? What is the significance of the kilómetro cero? All distances in Spain are measured from that point What animals from Perú are related to the camel? llamas, alpacas, guanacos, and vicuñas What does the quetzal, the national bird of Guatemala, freedom symbolize? What is the name given to a person from the region of Catalán Cataluña in Spain? What makes the city of Santiago de Atitlán in Guatemala a its wonderful weavings famous place? (maravillosos tejidos) What is the name for AIDS in Spanish? SIDA (Síndrome de Inmuno Deficiencia Adquirida)